Working in Rights of Way and Access. There are two main elements of
access work: the administrative, legal side of ensuring paths follow the
permitted route are unimpeded and are correctly represented on the map
and the practical element of keeping paths open, signed and useable.

Skills, training and CPD.

Rights of Way work requires tact, diplomacy and patience as well as an
ability to communicate with the public. You will need knowledge of
rights of way law and mapping software e.g. GIS or MapInfo. For
the more practical roles basic land management skills will be necessary.
For all roles the ability to read a map and to walk, often long
distances, over rough terrain are necessary.

If you're thinking of a career in rights of way a countryside
management higher qualification is usually the basic entry point. There are details
of longer courses like these on the Training Directory here.